The story of Rick and Dick Hoyt - Team Hoyt

[buzzy1060]

A few years ago, i really hit a wall in my life. Things were not going well. I was always taught that if you put your mind towards something, anything is possible. However, for a few years, I surrounded myself with people who had given up on life and trying to overcome life's obstacles. This video changed all of that. Although the faint whisper of "give up" creeps up from time to time in my mind, I remember that people ultimately have more respect for someone who pushes through the pain.

[star4evr9]

There are no words to express the beauty and love in this story! OMG!

[Hippies54]

Quelle émotion !

[toddkirichkow]

This video made my life.

:)

[lindasilveria81]

i have got to meet team hoyt it was my first marathon at disney and every year i go i always look for them they inspire me so much.

[derhaseinekstase]

for me i thought "nice video" till i heard the part 06:11- 06:23 that made me really speachless.

[GOTTBOT]

R.E.S.P.E.C.T



[simabah]

Love is in all of us and I know it’s bursting in you. This love can give you more power and strength than you will ever know. And I know that because of your loving spirit, you can do anything you set your mind to.

[bina1612]

the most touching video i ever watched.. i'm in tears now

[deleonsavedbygrace]

As i sit here watching this i am in tears. I cant help but to thank my heavenly father. His love for me and how he died for me. My Redeemer Lives. I CAN do ALL things thru Christ who Strengthens me! thank you Jesus for Having Men like Dick out there to inspire men like myself. put all your hopes and dreams in Jesus. who will answer them if you have a little Faith. thank God I DO ... God Bless

[1irocksforeva]

Body+soul=epic ownage

[dookuishere]

@milanofsydney from 7;13 to 9;55 its My name is lincoln from the Island soundtrack

[wesleyda737]

Super Man!

[pyro999maniac]

a lot of comments here: the top comment is one (although meaning good) seem to focus on the father. but remember that there are two inspirations here. The father because he didn't give up on his son and did all he could for his son...but also his son: because he challenged he disability and asked for help to achieve what he wanted. You should never sit back and think that because you are different the answer will be no or that you can't. Ask, you may need help, but TOGETHER we achieve everything

[sicilianchik87]

very emotional video

[ihitman00]

whoever has disliked this has either missed the like button or has no feelings for anyone.

[MrSJG1993]

Two of the greatest men to grace this planet.

[milanofsydney]

whats the name of the music anyone knows? thanks

[skshell423]

Our pastor used there story in church today as a description of how the Father loves his children and how through Christ was can do what we can do working together. Wasn't a dry eye in the place.

[paulsno1]

Fantastic and moving story, so much love they have .

[natosh987]

For those writing things such as GAY and PATHETIC, I bet you are looking in a mirror aren't ya .... Yep YOU ARE

[sandradjanq]

Honestly, I cry everytime I watch this 'touched-heart' video. What a super-great father he is!!!

[Fleaglebeagle100]

Well...A while back I swam a 10 mile lake and felt proud. But THIS has knocked me off my perch. I feel humbled.

And you know what... I think I can understand why they do it.

Very special

[PunkRockPat]

gay

[recompress1]

Greater love has no man than this: that he should lay down his life for his friends.

[hanxor]

They are my heroes.

[dombromj]

Team Hoyt got me into the sport of triathlons and is an inspiration for us all. There is nothing more I'd like to do in life than help my father complete his dream of doing a triathlon. Paralysis has left him disabled, but certainly not enabled. Where can one pick up a dual bike with straps? Thank you Hoyt

[josecitoperecito]

I read the entire article at a magazine, and this is true inspirational, emotional, heartbreaking, but how in this world 24 people disliked this video? That's is the proof of evil human mind, is among us.

[boshoed]

amazing!!!!!!

[tatohej]

No f....g way!!!!!!...........RESPECT!!!­!!

[sarbear199991]

i cried... soo sad and amazing at the same time!

[MsKenosss]

long live to father...and son!!

[whiteflag1000]

This is freedom...

[ricktakei]

incredible

[life382]

so great and amazing...........♥ ♥ ♥

[mowgli3224]

My daughter has just been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy which means she can't walk at all, I'm a big cyclist this is such an inspiration for the future for Go Hoyt.

[NatureFavor]

seriusly.... HOW can ANY1 dislike this?

This is as emotional and inspiring as anything can get!

[gonsuy]

Respect to this incredible father. He is way beyond this (with al respect) pantomime. He got his son the best life he could like a normal kid. Studying, learning and other activities. I wish I could turn half the good he is when I become a father.

[willytheekid]

Impossible is nothing to these two.....KiaKaha Rick & Dick (stand tall) you are role models for humanity...KIAKAHA!

love and respect from New Zealand

[tasiavlasia]

this made me think over what good things I have done in my life, and of those I haven't, and it made me ask myself: why am I sitting and doing some minor things, why not go out and do big good things. If two men, one of whom has physical limitations, do so many good things, what can people with good health do, if they stop limiting themselves with fears, laziness and aphathy?:)

[elpoetalokkoo]

GENIAL

[xmemorex93]

Challange : Watch this videos without crying or dropping a single tear.

[2010ajd]

wow



[Patriciamck470]

This story really touched my heart! True love and friendship between a father and son. True unconditional love and sprit between a real man and his son. My heart and hat goes out to this true loving family. May Our Lord continue to be with this family.

[marc1989ish]

Who the fuck is peeling those onions?

[JFdrummer96]

this is the real iron man! and the best father ive ever seen :' )

[marc1989ish]

im 22 and couldnt do that alone ,  they are some team , most inspirational people ive ever seen in my life.

[wkadd]

am 30 , and Thai fighter , but this vid. made me tear up like a 5 yrs old

[OsamaPP]

proud to be human

[simplyReed]

Really makes you question how much you love someone when you see what this guy goes through with his son. As many bad people that are in this world, this truly shows how awesome humanity can be.

[wvXvxvXvw]

I want to feel bad for this man. I want to tear up. I want to pray for him to walk. But while I want to feel these things, I don't. I feel like they are better off than I. I am sitting here asking myself what have I done? My tears are for me. How pitiful am I compared to these men? How weak am I? How selfish am I? I've been blessed with health and I am doing nothing with it. These men don't need our prayers. We need theirs.

[TheRuhgi]

all i can say is the dad is an amazing athlete

[amitbenadiva]

i from isreal and this is a rel father love.

this is verry exiting !!!



[cocowalterify]

Praise the Lord my God, for the beautiful, wonderful, inspiring work He has done in this father and son! I feel so blessed to have seen this... =) ♥

[modelzero1]

@cocowalterify it has nothing to do with god, its all dick and his son their heart and courage , i didnt see god helping out when he gave rick a disability

[Staje07]

Wow...just amazing.

[ApeMinded06]

I am a 22yr old man. This video alone has put my thought process on life and strength and love in a totally new light. GOD bless you both

[MrLilort]

amazing dad. there are not alot of them. ( this mad me cry, because how strong he is, and how my own dad is amazing,.

[Hempknight69uk]

If this video isnt inspirational i truly dont what is! to run a marathon or complete an inronman is a feat in itself but to do with your son, pullin, pushing and carrying him is somethin else. This guy has has a body of STEEL and heart of pure GOLD. Thumbs up if you agree

[ilownwoo]

I stared at this page for atleast 30mins not knowing what to say about this.

Hero.

[palmpowrawks]

the swimming part was... :'(

[isaacmallia]

how do you 23 people have the heart to thumb this vid down. what are you people if the word people is the right word.

[44CALLITOS44]

Sois grandes. You're the best.

[o0Biobug0o]

23 bastard thumb this vid down

[Fumbles993]

i saw this in class and cried like a bitch

[itasitd]

brought a waterfall out of my eyes (and seriously dislikers go to hell)

[chegu071]

Cannot imagine what the dislikes are for, unless yous trollin'

[IcMe2]

true love,

[tiler99abc]

Brought a tear to my eye, thanks

[FrankBauderer]

"If you have ever searched for the meaning of life...stop! The answer lies right here!"

Nothing more to add here!

[Ability621]

10 minutes' worth in your life

Like these

[9drumdrummer3]

I could not stop crying through the whole video.

[MaggareN]

I admire this man. What a superhuman and dad he is.

[Smileyyy21]

That is Superdad. This is amazing.

[Srkisrle]

What in the world does god have to do with this????

[IcMe2]

23 dislikes = can´t 

[chatty110011001100]

I'm a grown man and would say i'm not a very emotional person but this video moved me to tears. The father is a true inspiration.

[clifford288]

@chatty110011001100

same for me

[M355J0K3R]

@chatty110011001100 Same here!

[badspy]

Wat happened with these 23 brains?

[85Maggz]

wow my respects

[lexykeikei]

i think this is a amazing video but i really dont understand why the dads wearing a speedo.

[iamthesuperemollama]

so much determination.

HOYT MY DICK!

[celavieetvous]

FATHER............

[1nom1]

..22 PEOPLE LOST TO RICK HOYT..SCORELINE..TEAM HOYT 2597 GOALS..22 LOSERS : NO BALLS..

[betaomega04]

If you dislike this, you don't have a soul.

[ryno21sullo]

The single most inspirational display of strength and character I have ever had the privilege of watching. Truly inspiring!

[neoartemist]

If I'm a Hollywood movie director...I will make a movie about them and call it " I CAN "

[vsLardo]

What comments are these? Just to take a like, jedserrano030303? Did you actually watch this video and just cared for the comment? I can't understand you guys.. I think a Like ON the video is just enough. I can't stand the guys who all do is care about taking thumbs up for their comments...

[slowspeed888]

tears of joy...for them and me

[IcMe2]

22 persons say... I CAN´T

[hotNsour79]

Brings me to tears every time I watch this. What an AMAZING bond between a father and son. The heart and determination the father shows towards his son should inspire us all to keep on living life and never give up.

[IcMe2]

@hotNsour79 REAL HEROES EXIST.....

[lewisdrummerboy36]

Every time I watch this video it causes me to weep. What love between this father and his son. I will never stop fighting. Never give up on God, nor give up on yourself or your family! No matter where you've been or where you are, Jesus had run the race and will carry your cross and bring you across the Jordan yet only if you repent and believe in Him! God bless you all!

[1234567890karthik]

How can anyone dislike this video?

[behandler10]

What a fantastic story!! Hey anyone know whats the name of the music starting at 7:30 is?

[skytanex]

@behandler10 hero by mariah carey

[kcroyalmarine99]

@skytanex Hero is playing when the video starts, but not at 7:30

[FrankBauderer]

@behandler10 That's the soundtrack from 'The Island'

[kcroyalmarine99]

The last couple minutes of this video are fantastic! The music goes along perfectly with the emotional journey of their race.

[MMSHTF]

i m so proud of u HOYT~God bless~

[stnick702]

TRUE COURAGE, TRUE LOVE, Thanks Hoyt Family for a small glimpse of HUMANITY when it is motivated out of LOVE and not FEAR. Congratulations to you both for your inspirational lives.

[abbies1996]

whoever disliked this i hope you drop dead right now go to hell you fucking mean bastards

[howard6363]

Thats real nice, SuperMega, real inspiring.

[numbah20200]

The 21 people that disliked dont have a father

[cassandrasteers23]

so amazing <3



[fatalwish666]

this man is my hero i only hope i can be half the father he is

[24558134o]

T^T父愛真的好偉大喔!!真希望我爸也能像他><

[scorpionwarriorr]

Well all you disliked MFs, I Pity you had crippled life. Well its not too late to realize value of Love and Life.

[kiawrestler24]

im 16, these incredible people inspired me so much

[robwv65]

there is no liking this story,... you have to love it! If you don't, you have no heart and don't deserve love

[laulau125]

Pierre Lavoie, notre Rick Hoyt Québécois

[SkyHawk1985]

It is almost impossible to find word for such a binding teamwork!!! It brought tears to my eyes as this is a special thing not everybody would do.

As he said: The doctor said, put him away, he is going to be a vegetable for his whole life. Many people follow these advises and don't want to deal with it.

Rick and Dick, you are a perfect example for everybody to follow!!!

[kcroyalmarine99]

Anytime that my training starts to weigh me down, I watch this video (or one like it). I alway cry, then I stop feeling sorry for myself, and lace up my shoes and go put in a few more miles.

[noahaha2222]

The best video i saw about them is called "bid me run" my wife said it was the best thing she ever saw. it's on here somewhere

[diogowodarski]

Aqui do brasil/ BRAZIL... este pai é uma pessoa muito importante para este garoto que está no corpo de um homem, talvez sem o pai dele ele não viveria... sem esta adrelina que o pai lhe proporciona... Parabéns ao PAI que faz com que seu menino seja um homem guerreiro... LINDO...

[MrsHelloKittty]

Every time I see this video I cry very very much! I've never ever seen such a great love

[NYhercules]

Beautiful-motivating-incredibl­e-inspiring

YOU CAN! You can do anything you want. Thank you Mr Hoyt. Thank you Rick for being true warriors!

[kcubukcu]

It's unbelievable, everytime, evrytime I watch this video, it brings tear to my eyes. The father who goes through hell so his son can be happy, the crowd who waits for them to get to the finish line, how he picks him up all by himself from the boat to take him to the bike, fix his helmet for the ride, they're all very strong and emotional scenes to me...

[jajohnson330]

Dick Hoyt you are the true Iron Man!

[CyprianAllanMartis]

my tutor showed us this it had some off us in tears but it is so amazing what his father is doing for him in reality they push each other! Truly touching must find out more about them and see how far they have come and how far they plan on going!!!!

[salvadorborja]

:) i am proud he has a dad that awesome

[jedserrano030303]

like if your watching in 2011 :'(

[TerrorGrimmJaw]

@jedserrano030303 Enough with the like this if ur watching it in 2011...no ppl usualy watch the video only on the day it gets posted...those kind of lame ass comments DO NOT BELONG on such a touching video!

[jedserrano030303]

id give a hundred thousand dollars to ricky :'(

[Vans786]

Ok this is soooo touching. Such a awesome dad...hope the son gets cured ! :(

[dejavu472]

It would be such an amazing feeling to watch them live

[killemall22]

have they ever won any of their races? i think they should start a race of their own, this was awesome though

[ranipassos]

perfect



[ahkongsiaokia]

the best team ever............

[ahkongsiaokia]

did u guys see how fast he ran towards finish line??? it was just awesome......

[bronsonsison]

Your da best...

[ArthasPL]

You Are Legend

[NinjaNarutoJapan]

they run with god, GOD BLESS

[Sonnenelfe3107]

That is so great ... i love it ... saw it at tv ... and looked it up here ... please can you tell me what great music it is 7:40 that would be nice :))))

[Lagmalix]

@Sonnenelfe3107

The song @7:40 is My Name Is Lincoln (The Island Sountrack).

[Sonnenelfe3107]

@Lagmalix thank you very much ... for telling me (*^_^*)

[McFly8370]

Rick is madness indeed ... I call the father's love and then in the old Respect ...........

[zimtsterndlx3]

what a father do fpr his son . unbelievably (:

this must be love

[MrFFwinner]

I dislike, U jello emotionfag?

[csj1212]

@MrFFwinner Nah, trolls like you are hollow fucked up pussies anyway.

[Alanwtp]

@MrFFwinner and fuckin what? you think you are cool or funny now?

[psychogirl2006]

i cried....

[jpglenstal]

its weird how life works isnt it .. rick is a hundred times more of a son to his father then most people who can walk, run and talk will ever be. Inspiring

[Char1351]

16 people it the dislike button accidentally

[asubjectiveopinion]

This is everything a father should be, if I ever have kids this will be my benchmark.

[lakrisnapp]

those guys are hardcore!<3

[3LionsEngland11]

This video demonstrates what can be achieved by commitment and love. Amazing Story!

[33grasso]

The most inspirational video i've ever seen. by far



[SuperMegahart]

Whoever Disliked, Go to Hell! I Hope You Become Disabled!

[k4n31985]

@SuperMegahart Okay they are assholes.. but I wouldn't wish a disability even on my worst enemy.

[Wrathglad]

@SuperMegahart well, don't wish that m8.Not right.But why the hell did they press the dislike button?. If they don't like this video, what do they really like?

[lpfreak007]

@SuperMegahart don´t judge him! only god judge, we´re all sinners and must pray for each other, that we can live a live in gods presence and ful of charity!

god bless you :)

[kTSELEPIS]

@SuperMegahart .... no if they become disabled they may feel our feelings ... feel hoyt's strength.... i hope they just die....

[desai827]

@SuperMegahart I don't think you should hope they become disabled. They're already incapacitated enough by their own mental boundaries. I think this video just goes to show that just because you're disabled doesn't mean you're unable to live a normal happy life if you choose to do so.

[PhotoshopTippsGerman]

@SuperMegahart

not realy the right way but the message is right dude

i just recommend to all of you to share this video with your friend to see this humanity

god bless Dick & Rick

[BlueBellyfluff]

@SuperMegahart Thats nice, wishin something like that...you clearly do not get it.

[Ubersoldat2003]

@SuperMegahart I downvoted because I believe that wishing a disability on ANYONE is a horrible thing, no matter how pathetic and ignorant they are. We must strive to become ever great, as individuals, and as a society. This will NEVER be accomplished through hatred! We should educate these people rather than alienate them, and if they refuse to be taught, then simply ignore them - however wishing anything bad such as death or a disability is akin to stooping down to their level!

[ammieliesus]

@SuperMegahart

please don't curse them... just pray for them that God open up their minds and take away any pain in their hearts... because we don't know what problems in their life. they need prayers... lets give them the love of God...

[Rariix]

@SuperMegahart your the on whos gonna go to hell for cursing them.... you are completely lost sir.

[OisinMac99]

Powerful

[scottyid1982]

LEGENDS THE PAIR OF U

[vanityedgeforum]

Incredible video!

[1888darren]

words cant describe how much this can touch a persons heart!!

[TheAquaClone]

I cant believe what a will to life

[tubintexas10]

Amazing

[redsoxrok34]

Seriously, how do you hit the dislike on this?

Maybe you're a satan worshipper, or hitler wannabe, or just hate love. Whatever your excuse, you're a drain on the human race

[pigul1970]

ogromna milosc ojca do syna

niesamowicie wzruszajacy film

[asdic0125]

看了n遍還是很感動

我打從內心都流淚了T^T

[asdic0125]

看了n遍還是很感動

我打從內心都流淚了T^T

[kgu0233r10]

他沒辦法獨自完成 但是他的父親把自己的身體借給了他兒子 父愛真的很偉大...不管看幾次都會讓人感動.

[chanko1215]

They are real heroes!

[mrmascorella]

You sir, are the most amazing father in the world. I pray I become half the father you are.